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March 2, 2026
From PNW Ag Network When it comes to addressing the concerns of Washington’s farmers and ranchers, Olympia has not always moved quickly, or sometimes at all.  But, during a recent trip to the state capital, Michelle Hennings, Executive Director of the Washington Association of Wheat Growers said she had the opportunity to speak before…
March 2, 2026
The National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) welcomed its new officer team on Feb. 27 at the 2026 Commodity Classic in San Atonio, Texas. These officers will begin their one-year terms, continuing NAWG’s mission to promote the needs of our nation’s wheat growers. Jamie Kress of Idaho will serve as…
February 26, 2026
From the Capital Press U.S. District Court Judge Michael Simon has mostly agreed to plaintiffs’ requests to increase spill over dams and lower reservoir levels on the Columbia and Snake rivers, in an injunction issued Feb. 25 in Oregon District Court. Stakeholders say the order will further hamper navigation on…
February 26, 2026
On Feb. 26, 2026, the Washington Association of Wheat Growers (WAWG) expressed disagreement regarding the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon’s decision to grant a preliminary injunction in litigation involving the four lower Snake River dams. Overall, the ruling will increase the risk of harm to infrastructure, listed species,…
February 24, 2026
From Pacific Northwest Ag Network Now is a difficult time in farm country across the U.S.  But many farm groups in Washington argue that times are even more challenging for producers and growers in the Evergreen State. Michelle Hennings, Executive Director of the Washington Association of Wheat Growers said during a recent trip to Olympia, she…
February 23, 2026
On Feb. 20, 2026, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is opening the enrollment period for the Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) program, providing $11 billion in one-time bridge payments to row crop producers in response to temporary trade market disruptions and increased production…
February 19, 2026
From AgWeb The executive order outlines why and how USDA will ensure adequate supplies of elemental phosphates and glyphosate herbicides. Read the rest of the article here.
February 19, 2026
The Columbia/Snake River transports millions of tons of cargo every year, but most people have never seen it in action. Ride along with me as I hitch a ride on a tugboat hauling grain from the wheat fields of Eastern Washington to the terminal depots of Portland, Vancouver, and Longview….
February 17, 2026
From the Capital Press Patrick Bell took over as the new state executive director of USDA’s Farm Service Agency in Washington Jan. 6. Read the article here.
February 16, 2026
By Diana Carlen Lobbyist, Washington Association of Wheat Growers The Legislature has completed its fifth week of the session. On Feb. 9, legislators reached the second major deadline of session which was the fiscal cutoff date. Bills with a fiscal impact had to pass out of the respective budget and…
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